War on Terrorism

Sunday, July 12, 2015

Airstrikes Continue in Iraq, Syria

SOUTHWEST ASIA, July 12, 2015 – U.S. and coalition military
forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists
in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve
officials reported today.

Officials reported details of the latest strikes, which took
place July 11, noting that assessments of results are based on initial reports.

Separately, Syrian aircraft conducted airstrikes within
Raqqah near the timeframe of coalition forces, the officials said, noting the
Syrian airstrikes were not coordinated with the coalition. The nearest
coalition airstrike to the Raqqa city center was 6.75 km away and targeted four
bridges, they said.

“Coalition airstrikes continue to protect gains made by
partners on the ground while opening up new avenues to further diminish [ISIL]
capabilities,” said Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Kevin Killea, CJTF-OIR chief of
staff. “With more than 5,200 strikes in Syria and Iraq since the beginning of
the air campaign, the coalition continues to show its commitment to supporting
anti-[ISIL] forces.”

-- Near Hasakah, eight airstrikes struck an ISIL large
tactical unit and five ISIL tactical units destroying three ISIL vehicles, five
ISIL fighting positions, an ISIL sniper position and three ISIL motorcycles.

-- Near Aleppo, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit
and destroyed an ISIL bunker.

-- Near Raqqah, six airstrikes struck five ISIL staging
areas and an ISIL personnel carrier destroying an ISIL t-wall and two ISIL
excavators.

-- Near Huwayjah, one airstrike struck an ISIL large
tactical unit and an ISIL rocket position, destroying two ISIL vehicles, an
ISIL cache and two ISIL buildings.

-- Near Beiji, two airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit
destroying two ISIL vehicles and an ISIL fuel tanker.

-- Near Fallujah, two airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical
unit destroying an ISIL rocket rail, an ISIL bunker and an ISIL artillery
piece.

-- Near Habbaniyah, two airstrikes struck an ISIL large
tactical destroying an ISIL rocket launcher, two ISIL vehicles and an ISIL
boat.

-- Near Makhmur, one airstrike struck an ISIL rocket
position.

-- Near Ramadi, one airstrike destroyed an ISIL structure.

-- Near Sinjar, one airstrike struck an ISIL large tactical
unit, destroying two ISIL vehicles and four ISIL buildings.

-- Near Tal Afar, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit
and destroyed an ISIL tunnel.

Part of Operation Inherent Resolve

The strikes were conducted as part of Operation Inherent
Resolve, the operation to eliminate the ISIL terrorist group and the threat
they pose to Iraq, Syria, the region, and the wider international community.
The destruction of ISIL targets in Syria and Iraq further limits the terrorist
group's ability to project terror and conduct operations, officials said.

Coalition nations conducting airstrikes in Iraq include the
United States, Australia, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Jordan, the
Netherlands and the United Kingdom. Coalition nations conducting airstrikes in
Syria include the United States, Bahrain, Canada, Jordan, Saudi Arabia and the
United Arab Emirates.